4.3 Electric Stretcher Siderail
Chapter 4: Removal, Replacement, and Adjustment Procedures
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Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
4.3
Electric Stretcher Siderail
Tools required:
Ratchet
T25 Torx®
1
head bit
½" socket
Torque wrench 0-250 in-lb
½" open end wrench
5/16" Allen™
2
wrench
Side cutters
Removal
NOTE:
The electric stretcher has two versions of siderail cable assemblies.
The first type has an electrical connector along the bottom rail.
The second type is routed directly to the electric box without an electrical
connector along the bottom rail. All replacement siderails will be of this type.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury and equipment damage.
1. Unplug the stretcher from its power source.
2. Remove the snap wire cover (J) from the bottom rail (F) (see figure 4-4 on
3. Record the wiring orientation at the bottom of the siderail. This will aid in
the installation.
4. Lower the head and knee sections to the full flat position.
5. Using the 5/16" Allen™ wrench, remove the shoulder bolt (H).
6. Using the ½" open end wrench, remove the cable adjusting nut (I).
7. Cut the wire ties (M) that secure the cable assembly (K) and the CPR cable
(L) along the upper frame assembly (see figure 4-5 on page 4-14).
8. Using the ratchet and the T25 Torx® head bit, remove the two screws (P)
and cable clamps (N) along the upper frame assembly.
1. Torx® is a registered trademark of Textron, Inc.
2. Allen™ is a trademark of Industrial Fasteners, Inc.